Mustard-Crusted Salmon

Name: Mustard-Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

OUR DAUGHTER sent us whole salmon for Christmas one year, so I searched the web and found this recipe. I have served this with a wild rice pilaf, and a green vegetable. With these colors, it makes a lovely presentation. --Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

Ingredients

3-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar and mustards; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
2. Place salmon, skin side down, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Spread mustard mixture over fillets; gently press bread crumbs on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 347 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

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